Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, knits and articles containing the same

ABSTRACT

The present disclosure relates to knits that can be used to make rip-resistant garments using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber such as a stretch fiber or a memory fiber. The UHMWPE fiber includes a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments has a denier of 5 or less.

BACKGROUND Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to ultra-high molecular weightpolyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, knits and articles of clothing containingthe same.

Description of the Related Art

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibers, produced frompolyethylene resins of ultra-high molecular weight, possess highperformance tensile properties such as tenacity, tensile modulus andenergy-to-break. The UHMWPE fibers are also extremely hydrophobic andpossess numerous other beneficial properties due to said hydrophobicity.The UHMWPE fibers are useful in numerous applications. For example, theUHMWPE fibers may be formed into knitted fabrics for making garments.Examples of specific garments which benefit from the high performanceproperties of UHMWPE fibers include but are not limited to shoes, socks,pantyhose, tights, leggings, bodysuits, sheer hosiery, pants, shorts,jeans, etc.

Traditional knit fabrics for manufacture of pantyhose or hosieriesinclude Lycra®, Spandex®, often in combination with nylon or polyester.However, these fabrics tend to rip or tear when subjected to frictionalforces. It was observed that sheer hosiery products (30 denier andbelow) made using these fibers are very fragile. They can easily beripped by hand, foot or hang nail, and are generally considereddisposable. Therefore, there remains a need for commercially viablesheer (low denier) elastic knits that are not easy to rip.

In many activities, it is desirable to provide durable garments. Suchgarments should be flexible, pliable, soft and cut/abrasion resistant.For activities in the sporting arena, the garments also need to belightweight, and preferably breathable and/or wick and evaporate ofperspiration from the athlete. Typically, any improvement in the cutand/or abrasion resistance has usually been at the sacrifice of theother properties, such as comfortableness.

Traditional footwear, whether socks or shoes, suffer from potentialissues with retaining and collecting odor, heat, bacteria and microbes,usually via water retention. Numerous footwear advances have been madewhich attempt to address these issues by coating the garment exteriorwith waterproof coatings, yet while those coatings tend to prevent waterfrom entering, they also prevent moisture generated by the foot fromexiting which leads to moisture and odor build-up within the footwear.

Traditional UHMWPE fibers are produced via UHMWPE powder gel-spinningwhich is described below. The UHMWPE powders produced today are madeusing ethylene monomer as their feedstock. Said ethylene isconventionally produced via steam cracking of naphtha (a cut of crudeoil), steam cracking of propane or ethane (derived from natural gas orassociated gas from fracking and oil production), crude oil to chemicalsproduction, or in certain geographies such as China, from coal via coalto olefins production. All of the above methods of production utilizingfossil fuels as their feedstock, and in the case of crude oil and coal,are some of the heaviest CO₂ emitters involved in chemicals production.Even advanced modern “clean” steam crackers produce about 1 ton of CO₂for every ton of ethylene produced. As the world moves towards becomingCO₂ neutral the need for more sustainable ethylene and ethylenederivatives production methods increases. Currently there are nocommercial sustainable methods being utilized for UHMWPE production.

Therefore, there remains a need for commercially viable knits for makinggarments and shoes that address the shortcomings of the prior art, aswell as methods for preparation and use of sustainable UHMWPE.Embodiments of the present disclosure provide these and relatedadvantages

BRIEF SUMMARY

In brief, embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to UHMWPEfibers and knits and garments containing the UHMWPE fibers and methodsfor their preparation.

In one aspect of the present disclosure, a knit is provided. The knitcomprises an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibercomprising a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of themicrofilaments having a denier of 5 or less; and a companion fiber. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. Insome embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a synthetic fiber, anatural fiber, a stretch fiber, a non-stretch fiber, a high performancefiber, an elastomeric fiber, a thermoplastic fiber, an abrasionresistant fiber, or a memory fiber. In some embodiments, the companionfiber comprises a non-functionalized or functionalized form of nylon,rayon, silk, polyester, acrylic, wool, polyolefin, cotton, spandex,polyimide, polyvinylalcohols, thermoplastic polyurethane,polyacrylonitrile, polyvinylchloride, polybenzimidazole, aromaticpolyamides, aromatic polyesters, polyethylene, polypropylene, highmolecular weight polypropylene, or combinations thereof. In someembodiments, the knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber in an amount rangingfrom about 20% by weight to about 80% by weight based on a total weightof the knit. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is in a rangefrom about 5% by weight to about 95% by weight based on a total weightof the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber issubstantially the sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, thesustainable UHMWPE is derived from bioethanol. In some embodiments, thebioethanol is produced from a biomass comprising sugarcane, rice, wheat,barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, or combinations thereof. In someembodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is produced by a process comprisingobtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from the biomass; fermenting thesugar or derivatives thereof to produce the bioethanol; contacting thebioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate the bioethanol to produceethylene; and reacting ethylene to form the sustainable UHMWPE. In someembodiments, the knit has a gauge of at least 32. In some embodiments,the knit has a gauge ranging from about 10 to about 15. In someembodiments, the knit has a gauge ranging from about 28 to about 32. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 toabout 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier rangingfrom about 10 to about 50. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has adenier ranging from about 150 to about 300. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber is twisted at a twists per inch (TPI) of between about 2and 25. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a dye.In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue,grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a pigment. In someembodiments, the pigment has a color selected from black, blue, grey,red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have different colors. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less.In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulusof about 1250 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiberhas a fiber breaking force of about 12 N or greater. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 140 Nmm or greater. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments inthe UHMWPE fiber is from 10 to 300. In some embodiments, a number of themicrofilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments,a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300. Insome embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of greater than100%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation ofgreater than 400%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denierranging from about 30 to about 900. In some embodiments, the knit is aplated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companionfiber on at least every other course and having an apparent denier notexceeding 60. In some embodiments, the knit comprises the companionfiber on every course. In some embodiments, the knit has a dimensionalstability in each of a length direction and a width direction of ±6%. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a plurality of UHMWPEfibers. In some embodiments, a denier variation among the plurality ofUHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In someembodiments, a tensile strength variation among the plurality of UHMWPEfibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, amodulus variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, an elongation variationamong the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to lessthan ±10%. In some embodiments, a fiber breaking force variation amongthe plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than±10%. In some embodiments, a fiber breaking work variation among theplurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. Insome embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPEfibers has a different color from another UHMWPE fiber in the pluralityof UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas different colors from each other. In some embodiments, at least oneUHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different denierfrom another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In someembodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniers fromeach other. In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of UHMWPEfibers comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, thecompanion fiber comprises a plurality of companion fibers. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament. In someembodiments, the plurality of companion fibers has different deniersfrom each other. In some embodiments, the knit is substantiallyhydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than 90 degrees whenmeasured in air. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobialreduction of at least 50% below the same knit comprised of cotton. Insome embodiments, the knit is odor resistant. In some embodiments, theknit further comprising a coating layer. The coating layer comprises afiber having a denier of 30 or greater.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, an article of clothingcomprising the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments,the article of clothing is in the form of a pantyhose, a sheer hosiery,a shoe, a sock, a pant, or a jeans. In some embodiments, the article ofclothing is substantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with watergreater than 90 degrees when measured in air. In some embodiments, thearticle of clothing provides an antimicrobial reduction of at least 50%below the same clothing comprised of cotton. In some embodiments, thearticle of clothing is configured to reduce the naturally occurring bodyodors of a person wearing the article of clothing. In some embodiments,the article of clothing does substantially not exhibit any barre.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method ofmanufacturing a shoe is provided. In some embodiments, the methodcomprises: knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilamentor multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denierof 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising amemory fiber; forming a knitwear from the knit; placing the knitwear ona shoe mould; heating the knitwear; and connecting the knitwear to asole. In some embodiments, the memory fiber comprises polynorbornene, astyrene-butadiene copolymer, polyurethane, or transpolyisoprene. In someembodiments, heating the knitwear comprises heating the knitwear at atemperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 140° C. In someembodiments, heating the knitwear comprises heating the knitwear usingsteam. In some embodiments, connecting the knitwear to the solecomprises joining the knitwear to the sole using an adhesive; andheating the knitwear and the sole. In some embodiments, heating theknitwear and the sole comprising heating the knitwear and the sole usingsteam. In some embodiments, heating the knitwear and the sole comprisingheating the knitwear and the sole at a temperature ranging from about150° C. to about 200° C.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method ofmanufacturing a sock is provided. In some embodiments, the methodcomprises knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilamentor multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denierof 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising astretch fiber; and sewing the knit to form the sock.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method ofmanufacturing a pantyhose is provided. In some embodiments, the methodcomprises knitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)fiber and a companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilamentor multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denierof 5 or less to provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising astretch fiber; forming a plurality of tubular members from the knit; andjoining the plurality of tubular members to form the pantyhose. In someembodiments, the pantyhose is manufactured by a knitting machine havinga cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 3 inches to about 7inches.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method ofmanufacturing a sheer hosiery. The method comprises knitting anultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companionfiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament or multiplemicrofilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or lessto provide a knit, and the companion fiber comprising a stretch fiber;forming a plurality of knitted members from the knit; and stitching theplurality of knitted members to form the sheer hosiery. In someembodiments, the leggings are manufactured by a knitting machine havinga cylinder, the cylinder having a size from about 10 inches to about 22inches. In some embodiments, the bodysuits are manufactured by aknitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size fromabout 10 inches to about 22 inches. In some embodiments, no cylinder isused.

In some embodiments, the knit that is produced for manufacturing theshoe, the sock, the pantyhose, and the sheer hosiery comprises theUHMWPE fiber in an amount ranging from about 20% by weight to about 80%by weight based on a total weight of the knit. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber comprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, thesustainable UHMWPE is in a range from about 5% by weight to about 90% byweight based on a total weight of the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber is substantially the sustainable UHMWPE. In someembodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE is derived from bioethanol. In someembodiments, the bioethanol is produced from a biomass comprisingsugarcane, rice, wheat, barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, orcombinations thereof. In some embodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE isproduced by a process comprising obtaining sugar or derivatives thereoffrom the biomass; fermenting the sugar or derivatives thereof to producethe bioethanol; contacting the bioethanol with a catalyst to dehydratebioethanol to produce ethylene; and reacting ethylene to form thesustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the knit has a gauge rangingfrom about 10 to about 40. In some embodiments, the knit has a gaugeranging from about 10 to about 15. In some embodiments, the knit has agauge ranging from about 28 to about 32. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 300. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 toabout 50. In some embodiments, wherein the UHMWPE fiber has a denierranging from about 150 to about 300. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfiber is twisted at a twists per inch (TPI) between about 2 and 25. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a dye. In someembodiments, the sustainable UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament. Insome embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey,red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have different colors. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less.In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulusof about 1360 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiberhas a fiber breaking force of about 12 N or greater. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 140N mmor greater. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in theUHMWPE fiber is from 10 to 300. In some embodiments, a number of themicrofilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments,a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300. Insome embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation of greater than100%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation ofgreater than 400%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has a denierranging from about 30 to about 900. In some embodiments, the knit is aplated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the stretchfiber on at least every other course and having an apparent denier notexceeding 30. In some embodiments, the knit is a plated knit comprisingthe UHMWPE fiber on each course and the stretch fiber on at least everyother course and having an apparent denier not exceeding 40. In someembodiments, the knit is a plated knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber oneach course and the stretch fiber on at least every other course andhaving an apparent denier not exceeding 50. In some embodiments, theknit comprises the companion fiber on every course. In some embodiments,the knit has a dimensional stability in each of a length direction and awidth direction is ±6%. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprisesa plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, a denier variationamong the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%.In some embodiments, a tensile strength variation among the plurality ofUHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, amodule variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, an elongation variation amongthe plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. Insome embodiments, a fiber breaking force variation among the pluralityof UHMWPE fibers is from about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments,a fiber breaking work variation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers isfrom about ±2.5% to about ±10%. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPEfiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different color fromanother UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In someembodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different colors fromeach other. In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in theplurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different denier from another UHMWPEfiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some embodiments, theplurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniers from each other. Insome embodiments, at least one of the plurality of UHMWPE fiberscomprises a sustainable UHMWPE. In some embodiments, the companion fibercomprises a plurality of companion fibers. In some embodiments, theplurality of UHMWPE fibers and the plurality of companion fibers havedifferent deniers from each other. In some embodiments, the knit issubstantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than90 degrees when measured in air. In some embodiments, the knit providesan antimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same knit comprisedof cotton. In some embodiments, the knit is odor resistant.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of producinga colored ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber isprovided. The method comprises forming a solution comprising UHMWPEparticles and a first solvent selected from the group consisting ofdecalin, BTX (benzene toluene and xylene), mixed xylenes, p-xylene,toluene, tetralin, trichlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, mixed C9-C12alkanes, paraffin oil, paraffinic wax, mineral oil, and kerosene;extruding the solution to form a gel precursor fiber; contacting the gelprecursor fiber with a second solvent to extract the first solvent toprovide a UHMWPE fiber, the second solvent comprises a supercriticalliquid; and contacting the UHMWPE fiber with a dyeing medium comprisinga supercritical liquid and a dye. In some embodiments, the supercriticalliquid comprises supercritical carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, thedyeing medium comprises at least 50% by weight of carbon dioxide. Insome embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises supercritical carbondioxide in an amount ranging from 50% by weight to 80% by weight. Insome embodiments, the method further comprises air drying the UHMWPEfiber prior to contacting the UHMWPE fiber with the dyeing medium. Insome embodiments, the method further comprises annealing the UHMWPEfiber. In some embodiments, annealing the UHMWPE fiber comprises heatingthe UHMWPE fiber at a temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about140° C., annealing the UHMWPE fiber using steam, or a combinationthereof. In some embodiments, The method further comprising produces theUHMWPE particles, wherein the producing the UHMWPE particles comprisesobtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from a biomass; fermenting thesugar or derivatives thereof to produce bioethanol; contacting thebioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate the bioethanol to produceethylene; and reacting ethylene to form the UHMWPE particles. In someembodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey, red,blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30 cN/dtexor greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about1360 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has afiber breaking force of about 12 N or greater. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 140N mm or greater. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament or multiplemicrofilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less.In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiberis from 10 to 300. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilamentsin the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments, a number ofthe microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method ofmanufacturing a knit described above is provided. The method comprisesknitting an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber anda companion fiber, the UHMWPE fiber comprising a monofilament ormultiple microfilaments, each of the microfilaments having a denier of 5or less. In some embodiments, the companion fiber is a white fiber. Insome embodiments, the method further comprises dyeing the knit, whereindyeing the knit comprises: contacting the knit with a dyeing mediumcomprising a supercritical liquid and a dye to produce a pre-dyed knit;and contacting the pre-dyed knit with an extraction medium comprising asupercritical liquid. In some embodiments, the supercritical liquid ineach of the dyeing medium and the extraction medium comprisessupercritical carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the dye has a colorselected from black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green,orange, or nude. In some embodiments, the method further comprisestwisting the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber istwisted by air tacking.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, an ultra-highmolecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber comprising sustainableUHMWPE is provided. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises amonofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of the microfilamentshaving a denier of 10 or less. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber hasa denier ranging from about 15 to about 450. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber is twisted at a twists per inch (TPI) between about 2 and25. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber further comprises a dye. Insome embodiments, the dye has a color selected from black, blue, grey,red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber has an elongation of about 3.5% or less. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 30 cN/dtexor greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about1000 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has afiber breaking force of about 10 N or greater. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber has a fiber breaking work of about 100 N mm or greater. Insome embodiments, a number of the microfilaments in the UHMWPE fiber isfrom 10 to 450. In some embodiments, a number of the microfilaments inthe UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to 50. In some embodiments, a number of themicrofilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 50 to 300.

In still another aspect of the present disclosure, a method of producingan ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber is provided.The method comprises obtaining sugar or derivatives thereof from abiomass; fermenting the sugar or derivatives thereof to producebioethanol; contacting the bioethanol with a catalyst to dehydrate thebioethanol to produce ethylene; reacting ethylene to form thesustainable UHMWPE; and forming the UHMWPE fiber from the sustainableUHMWPE by a gel spinning process. In some embodiments, the gel spinningprocess comprises forming a solution comprising the sustainable UHMWPEand a first solvent; passing the solution through a spinneret to form asolution fiber; cooling the solution fiber to form a gel fiber;extracting the first solvent using a second solvent to form a dry fiber;and drawing at least one of the solution fiber, the gel fiber, and thedry fiber. In some embodiments, the first solvent is a mineral oil ordecalin. In some embodiments, the second solvent is supercritical carbondioxide. In some embodiments, the biomass comprises sugarcane, rice,wheat, barley, potato, corn, vegetable oil, or combinations thereof. Insome embodiments, the method further comprises dyeing the UHMWPE fiber,wherein the dyeing the UHMWPE fiber comprises contacting the UHMWPEfiber with a dyeing medium comprising supercritical carbon dioxide and adye. In some embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises at least 50% byweight of carbon dioxide. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fibercomprises a monofilament or multiple microfilaments, each of themicrofilaments having a denier of 10 or less.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present disclosure is best understood from the following detaileddescription when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Itis emphasized that, according to common practice, the various featuresof the drawings are not necessarily to scale. On the contrary, thedimensions and spatial relationship(s) of the various features may bearbitrarily enlarged or reduced for clarity. Like reference numeralsdenote like features throughout specification and drawings.

FIG. 1 a photograph of an untwisted black UHMWPE multifilament fiber, inaccordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a photograph of a knit comprising black untwisted UHMWPEmultifilament fibers and clear spandex, in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 3 is a photograph of a shoe comprising black UHMWPE multifilamentfibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 4 is a drawing of a sock comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers, inaccordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 5 are photographs of a reversible sock, in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 6 are photographs of a pair of sheer pantyhose comprising blackUHMWPE multifilament fibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

FIG. 7A is a photograph of a portion of a black hosiery comprisingUHMWPE multifilament fibers displaying barre, in accordance with someembodiments.

FIG. 7B is a photograph of a portion of a black hosiery comprisingUHMWPE multifilament fibers which does not display barre, in accordancewith some embodiments.

FIG. 8 are photographs of a pair of shorts comprising UHMWPEmultifilament fibers, in accordance with some embodiments.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In the following description, certain specific details are set forth inorder to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments.However, one skilled in the art will understand that the invention maybe practiced without these details. In other instances, well-knownstructures have not been shown or described in detail to avoidunnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the embodiments. Unless thecontext requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claimswhich follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as,“comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusivesense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.” Further, headingsprovided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scopeor meaning of the claimed invention.

Reference throughout this specification to “one embodiment” or “anembodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristicdescribed in connection with the embodiment is included in at least oneembodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in one embodiment” or“in an embodiment” in various places throughout this specification arenot necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, theparticular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined inany suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Also, as used in thisspecification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and“the” include plural referents unless the content clearly dictatesotherwise. It should also be noted that the term “or” is generallyemployed in its sense including “and/or” unless the content clearlydictates otherwise. Further, as used in this specification and theappended claim, the term “about” has the meaning reasonably ascribed toit by a person of ordinary skill in the art when used in conjunctionwith a stated numerical value or range, i.e., denoting somewhat more orsomewhat less than the stated value or range, to within a range of ±20%of the stated value; ±19% of the stated value; ±18% of the stated value;±17% of the stated value; ±16% of the stated value; ±15% of the statedvalue; ±14% of the stated value; ±13% of the stated value; ±12% of thestated value; ±11% of the stated value; ±10% of the stated value; ±9% ofthe stated value; ±8% of the stated value; ±7% of the stated value; ±6%of the stated value; ±5% of the stated value; ±4% of the stated value;±3% of the stated value; ±2% of the stated value; or ±1% of the statedvalue.

Definitions

As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the followingterms have the meanings as specified below.

The term “UHMWPE” stands for ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene,also known as high-modulus polyethylene (HMPE), or high-performancepolyethylene (HPPE).

The term “colored UHMWPE” means UHMWPE that has been coloured (madenon-white) by a non-additive coloring process.

The term “biomass” means living or dead biological matter that can bedirectly or subsequently converted to useful chemical substances thatare ordinarily derived from non-renewable hydrocarbon sources. Biomasscan include cellulosic materials, grains, starches derived from grains,fatty acids, plant based oils, as well as derivatives from these biomassexamples. Examples of useful chemical substances include and are notlimited to diols; diacids; monomers used to make diols or acids, e.g.,succinic acid; monomers used to make polymers; and the like.

The term “fiber” as used herein refers to a single origin base materialmade up of one or more filaments. It has an elongate body, the lengthdimension of which is much greater than the transverse dimensions ofwidth and thickness.

The term “filament” as used herein refers to a single fibril of materialthat can be on its own a fiber or can be combined with other filamentsto create a multifilament fiber. A single fiber may be formed from justone filament or from multiple filaments.

The term “microfilament” as used herein refers to a filament having adenier of 5 or less.

The term “denier” used herein refers to a unit of weight indicating thefineness of fiber filaments. It can be measured in mass in grams per9,000 meters of fiber. A lower denier indicates a finer fiber and ahigher denier indicates a thicker or heavier fiber.

The term “decitex (dtex)” as used herein refers to an alternate unit ofweight indicating the fineness of fiber filaments. It can be measured inmass in grams per 10,000 meters.

The term “tensile strength” as used herein relates to the durability ofthe garment and is measured by the maximum stress that a material canwithstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking. It ismeasured as force per unit area and can be expressed in units of gramforce (gf) and centi-newton (cN) per dtex.

The term “elongation” as used herein refers to the stretch of individualfibers and composite fibers which results in the elasticity of the finalembodiment of the present disclosure. Elongation is measured as apercentage of the starting length.

The term “natural fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibersobtainable from material of natural sources.

The term “synthetic fiber” as used herein is used to class of fibersdelineate from the natural fibers. Synthetic fibers therefore comprisepolymeric material, synthesized by polymerization of monomers, fibersobtained by regeneration of natural fibers, for instance afterdissolution in a solvent, and glass fibers.

Term “stretch fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers that, uponapplication of a force, is stretchable to a stretched at least about130% of its original dimension without breaking,

The term “non-stretch fiber” refers to class of fibers which issubstantially non-elastic with little or no elongation.

The term “high performance fiber” as used herein refers to class offibers having high values of tenacity greater than 10 g/denier, suchthat they lend themselves for applications where high abrasion and/orcut resistance is important. Typically, high performance fibers have avery high degree of molecular orientation and crystallinity in the finalfiber structure.

The term “elastomeric fiber” as used herein refers to a fiber which hasa break elongation in excess of 100% and which when stretched andreleased, retracts quickly and forcibly to substantially its originallength.

The term “thermoplastic fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibersobtained from polymer that is plastic or deformable, melts to a liquidwhen heated and freezes to a brittle, glassy state when cooledsufficiently.

The term “abrasion resistant fiber” as used herein refers to class offibers that inhibits abrasion of the material that it is proximate to.

The term “memory fiber” as used herein refers to class of fibers havingability to return to some previously defined shape or size whensubjected to an appropriate thermal stimulus

The term “pilling” as used herein refers to a surface defect that occursin hosiery when and individual fiber or filament gets caught and pullsaway from the rest of the knit. Pilling is considered unsightly and canrender a pair of sheer hosiery unusable.

The term “knit” as used herein refers to the fabric created by combiningone or more fibers on a flat or circular knitting machine.

The term “gauge” as refers to the number of needles on the knittingmachine. A high gauge knitting machine (32 gauge and above) is requiredto produce sheer hosiery like sheer tights, stockings and trouser socksand a low gauge knitting machine (18 to 32 gauge) is used to produceheavier garments like leggings, bodysuits, socks, shirts and otheractive wear. Gauge is also used to refer to the knit that has beenproduced by a machine: in other words, a knit made on a 32 gauge machineis a 32 gauge knit.

The term “plating” as used herein refers to a technique of knitting twofibers together in two distinct layers. Where one fiber stays in theback, behind the front fiber despite being knit in the same stitch.

The term “serving” as used herein refers to the process of spinning twofibers together to produce a composite fiber.

The term “sheer” as used herein refers to a garment with the appearanceof 30 denier or below. This is a commonly accepted industry measure fora garment to be considered sheer.

The term “apparent denier” as used herein refers to the total denier ofthe visible fibers used in the knit, with clear fibers being considerednon-apparent for the purposes of this application.

The term “non-additive” as used herein refers to coloring, typicallydyeing, methods that do not increase the total apparent or non-apparentdenier of the fiber.

The term “compression” as used herein refers to garments that aredesigned to apply pressure. Compression can be measured in millimetersof mercury (mmHg).

“Tensile properties” are properties measured when a material issubjected to stretching forces, and also the properties measured whenthe stretching forces are removed. Example tensile properties includebut are not limited to tensile strength at break, percent elongation tobreak, modulus of elasticity, toughness or tensile energy to break,permanent set, tensile load at specified elongations, etc. Tensileproperties of polymer films can be determined by standard test methodssuch as ASTM D882, “Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of ThinPlastic Sheeting.”

The term “barre” as used herein is defined as unintentional, repetitivevisual pattern of continuous bars or stripes usually parallel to thefilling of woven fabric or to the courses of circular knit fabric.

The term “sustainable UHMWPE fibers” as used herein refers to UHMWPEfibers which comprise ethylene derived from biological sources or othersustainable sources such as land-fill methane or biomethane, or fromrecycled UHMWPE or other non-solely fossil fuel derived sources.Sustainable UHMWPE fibers can comprise different levels of sustainableethylene in them or different levels of sustainable UHMWPE in them.

UHMWPE Fibers

As noted above, the present disclosure provides for UHMWPE fibers forpreparing knitted fabrics and methods for forming the same.

In one aspect, a UHMWPE fiber is provided. In specific aspects, theUHMWPE fiber has high impact strength, low density, low elongation atbreak, resistance to corrosive chemicals, low moisture absorption, lowcoefficient of friction. In other aspects, the material isself-lubricating and highly resistant to abrasion and odor.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber of the present disclosure has aweight average molecular weight (Mw) of at least about 200,000. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a weight average molecular weight (Mw)ranging from about 300,000 to about 7,000,000, from about 700,000 toabout 5,000,000, or from about 900,000 to about 4,000,000. A molecularweight distribution of the UHMWPE fiber, that is the ratio of the weightaverage molecular weight (Mw) to a number average molecular weight (Mn)of the UHMWPE fiber is of about 5.0 or less, about 4.0 or less, or about3.0 or less.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a monofilament. In someother embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises a plurality ofmicrofilaments. In some embodiments, each of the microfilaments in theUHMWPE has a denier of about 5 of less, about 4 or less, about 3 orless, about 2.5 or less, about 2 or less, about 1.5 or less, about 1 orless, or about 0.5 or less.

The UHMWPE fiber may include any suitable number of microfilaments. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises 2 to 400 microfilaments, 10to 300 microfilaments, or 20 to 200 microfilaments. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber comprises 10 to 50 microfilaments. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber comprises 5 to 50 microfilaments. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber comprises 5 to 25 microfilaments. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber comprises 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50microfilaments.

The UHMWPE fiber may be of any suitable denier. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 450. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 toabout 60. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier rangingfrom about 150 to about 450. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has adenier of about 10, about 15, about 20, about 25, about 30, about 40,about 50, about 60, about 70, about 75, about 80, about 90, about 100,about 110, about 120, about 125, about 130, about 140, about 150, about175, about 200, about 225, about 250, about 300, about 350, about 400,about 450. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier of 50 orless.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is a high strength fiber. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength (i.e., tenacity) ofat least 20 cN/dex, at least 25 cN/dex, at least about 30 cN/dtex, atleast about 35 cN/dtex, at least about 40 cN/dtex, at least about 45cN/dtex, at least about 50 cN/dtex, or at least about 60 cN/dtex. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a tensile strength of about 26cN/dex, about 28 cN/dex, about 30 cN/dex, about 32 cN/dex, about 38cN/dex, about 40 cN/dex, about 45 cN/dex, or about 50 cN/dex.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1000cN/dtex or greater, about 1100 cN/dtex or greater about 1200 cN/dtex orgreater, about 1300 cN/dtex or greater, about 1400 cN/dtex or greater,about 1500 cN/dtex or greater, about 1600 cN/dtex or greater. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a modulus of about 1400 cN/dtex, about1420 cN/dtex, about 1450 cN/dtex, about 1500 cN/dtex, or about 1360cN/dtex.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber allows an elongation of no morethan about 10%, no more than about 8%, no more than about 5%, no morethan about 4%, no more than about 3.5%, no more than about 3%, no morethan about 2.5%, no more than about 2%, or no more than about 1.5%.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a breaking force of about 10 Nor greater, about 11 N or greater, about 12 N or greater, about 13 N orgreater, about 14 N or greater, about 15 N or greater, about 16 N orgreater, about 18N or greater, or about 20 N or greater.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a breaking work of at leastabout 100 N mm, at least about 110 N mm, at least about 120 N mm, atleast about 130 N mm, at least about 140 N mm, at least about 150 N mm,at least about 160 N mm, or at least about 170 N mm.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is a colored UHMWPE fibercomprising a dye. In some embodiments, the dye has a color selected fromblack, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, and nude.

In some embodiments, the UHMEPE fiber comprises multiple microfilamentswhich are not twisted. FIG. 1 shows an exemplary untwisted black UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. In some other embodiments, to keep the filamentstogether and to increase strength and reduce pilling, the UHMWPE fiberis twisted. To maintain the strength, the twists per inch (TPI) shouldnot be too high. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a twists perinch (TPI) between 1 to 30, between 4 and 25, between 6 and 20, orbetween 8 and 16. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 1.In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 2. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 3. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 4. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has aTPI of 5. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 6. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 8. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 10. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber hasa TPI of 12. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 15. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 16. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 18. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiberhas a TPI of 20. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 25.In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a TPI of 30.

In another aspect, methods for producing UHMWPE fibers described aboveare provided.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fibers of the present disclosure areprepared from UHMWPE particles by a gel spinning process. The gelspinning process involve steps of a) forming of a UHMWPE solution, b)passing the UHMWPE solution through a spinneret to form a solution fiberincluding a plurality of solution filaments, c) cooling the solutionfiber to form a gel fiber, d) removing the spinning solvent to form anessentially dry, solid fiber, and e) drawing at least one of thesolution fiber, the gel fiber and the dry fiber.

The UHMWPE solution is formed by first mixing of UHMWPE powders, UHMWPEresins, or UHMWPE particles, and a spinning solvent. After formation ofthe liquid mixture of UHMWPE and spinning solvent, the liquid mixture ispassed through a heated extruder to get the UHMWPE solution. In someembodiments, the extruder is heated at a temperature between about 100°C. and about 300° C., causing the UHMWPE to swell and dissolve in thespinning solvent. The amount of UHMWPE in the UHMWPE solution iscontrolled to obtain the UHMWPE fibers of the present disclosure. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE solution contains UHMWPE in an amountbetween about 0.5% by weight to about 5% by weight, between about 1% byweight to about 2% by weight, between about 1% by weight to about 4% byweight, between about 3% by weight and about 12% by weight, betweenabout 4% by weight to about 10% by weight, between about 5% by weightand about 9% by weight, or between about 6% by weight and about 8% byweight.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE is provided in a particulate form, forexample in the form of powders, or in any other suitable particulateforms. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE particles have an averageparticle size of up to about 1000 micron (μm), up to about 2000 μm, orup to about 5000 μm. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE particles have anaverage particle size ranging from about 100 μm to about 200 μm. In suchan example, up to about, or at least about 90% of the UHMWPE particleshave a particle size that is within 40 μm of the average UHMWPE particlesize. In other words, up to about, or at least about 90% of the UHMWPEparticles have a particle size that is equal to the average particlesize plus or minus 40 μm. In another example, about 75% by weight toabout 100% by weight of the UHMWPE particles utilized can have aparticle size of from about 100 μm to about 400 μm, and preferably about85% by weight to about 100% by weight of the UHMWPE particles have aparticle size of from about 120 μm to about 350 μm. Additionally, theparticle size can be distributed in a substantially Gaussian curve ofparticle sizes centered at about 125 μm to about 200 μm.

The spinning solvent can be any solvent that is essentially non-volatileand solubilizes the UHMWPE powders. In some embodiments, the spinningsolvent is a hydrocarbon that has a boiling point over 100° C. Exemplaryspinning solvents include, but are not limited to, decalin, tetralin,BTX (benzene toluene and xylene), xylene such as p-xylene, toluene,naphthalene, dichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene, a C9-C12 alkane such asdodecane, undecane, decane, nonane, or octene, a mineral oil such asparaffin oil, paraffinic wax, kerosene, and their mixtures.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE solution obtained from step a) is passedthrough a spinneret containing a plurality of spin-holes to form asolution fiber containing a plurality of solution filaments. The numberof spin-holes in the spinneret is determined by the number ofmicrofilaments contained in the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, thespinning plate contains at least 5 spin-holes, at least 10 spin-holes,at least 20 spin-holes, at least 30 spin-holes, at least 40 spin-holes,at least 50 spin-holes, at least 60 spin-holes, at least 70 spin-holes,at least 80 spin-holes, at least 90 spin-holes, at least 100 spin-holes,at least 200 spin-holes, at least 300 spin-holes, or at least 400spin-holes. In some embodiments, the spinneret can have from 10spin-holes to 300 spin-holes, and the solution fiber can comprise from10 microfilaments to 300 microfilaments. The spin-holes can have aconical entry, with the cone having an included angle from about 15degrees to about 75 degrees. Preferably, the included angle is fromabout 30 degrees to about 60 degrees. Additionally, following theconical entry, the spin-holes can have a straight bore capillaryextending to the exit of the spin-hole. The spin-holes can be sized toproduce microfilaments when processing is completed of about 0.5 denier,of about 1 denier, of about 1.5 denier, of about 2 denier, of about 2.5denier, of about 3 denier, of about 4 denier, of about 5 denier, ofabout 6 denier, of about 7 denier, of about 8 denier, of about 9 denier,of about 10 denier. The capillary can have a length to diameter ratiofrom about 10 to about 100, or from about 15 to about 40. In some otherembodiments, the spinning plate can be used to spin multiple UHMWPEfibers at the same time instead of a single UHMWPE fiber with moremicrofilaments.

Generally, the spinning step b) is carried out at a spinning temperaturebelow the boiling point of the spinning solvent. In some embodiments,the spinning temperature is between about 150° C. and about 250° C. Incase of paraffin as solvent, the spinning temperature is below about220° C., such as between about 130° C. and about 240° C., between about130° C. and about 230° C., 130° C., between about 130° C. and about 220°C., between about 130° C. and about 210° C., between about 130° C. andabout 200° C., between about 130° C. and about 195° C., between about140° C. and about 200° C., between about 150° C. and about 200° C.,between about 160° C. and about 200° C., between about 170° C. and about200° C., between about 180° C. and about 200° C., or between about 190°C. and about 200° C.

In some embodiments, the solution fiber that is issued from thespinneret can be drawn at a draw ratio of from about 1.1:1 to about30:1. In some embodiments, drawing of the solution fiber is accomplishedby passing the solution fiber continuously through a gaseous zone. Insome embodiments, the gaseous zone has a length of from about 0.3centimeter (cm) to about 10 cm, or from about 0.4 cm to about 5 cm. Insome embodiments, the gaseous zone is filled with an inert gas such asnitrogen.

In some embodiments, the solution fiber obtained from the spinning stepb) is cooled to a temperature blow the gel point of the UHMWPE to formthe gel fiber. In some embodiments, the cooling of the solution fiber iscarried out by quenching the solution fiber in a liquid quench bath. Theliquid in the liquid quench bath includes, but not limited to, water,ethylene glycol, ethanol, isopropanol, and a water soluble anti-freezer.The temperature of the liquid quench bath is from about −35° C. to about35° C.

In some embodiments, the gel fiber can be drawn at a draw ratio of fromabout 1.1:1 to about 30:1. In some embodiments, drawing the gel fiber isaccomplished by passing the gel fiber through a set of rollers.

In some embodiments, the spinning solvent in the gel fiber obtained fromthe cooling step c) is extracted using an extraction solvent to form adry fiber. The extraction solvent is a low boiling point solventincluding, but not limited to, benzene, hexane, pentane, achlorofluorocarbon such as trichloroethane or trifluoroethane, and asupercritical liquid such as supercritical carbon dioxide (CO₂),dinitrogen oxide, ammonia, ethane, or propane. In some embodiments,supercritical CO₂ is used to remove the spinning solvent. In someembodiments, after extracting the spinning solvent, the dry fiber can beair dried in the ambient atmosphere.

In some embodiments, the dry fiber can be drawn at a drawing ratio fromabout 1.1:1 to about 2:1. In some embodiments, drawing of the dry fiberis accomplished by passing the fiber through a daw stand.

Each drawing step described above is independently carried out at atemperature that is preferably chosen to achieve the desired drawingratio without the occurrence of filament breakage. The overall drawratio, i.e. the total draw ratio to which the microfilaments aresubjected during their entire manufacturing process is at least 20, atleast 25, at least 30, or at least 40. The drawing operation helps toincrease tensile strength and modulus of the UHMWPE fiber.

In some embodiments, the method of producing UHMWPE fiber furthercomprises annealing the UHMWPE fiber after the drawing step. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is annealed by heating the UHMWPE fiber ata temperature ranging from about 40° C. to about 140° C., about 40° C.to about 70° C., about 50° C. to about 80° C., or about 80° C. to about100° C.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is annealed in steam. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is annealed by heating the UHMWPE fiber insteam.

In some embodiments, the method of producing UHMWPE fiber furthercomprising twisting the UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfiber is twisted by air tacking.

In still another aspect, methods of producing UHMWPE used for formationof the UHMWPE fibers described above are provided.

The UHMWPE is obtained through polymerization of ethylene. In someembodiments the ethylene is produced from an ethanol dehydrationprocess. In the ethanol dehydration process, ethanol is converted intoethylene by means of a catalytic reaction at temperatures above 300° C.The dehydration reaction is conducted in the presence of catalysts, suchas alumina, silica, silica-alumina, zeolites, and other metallic oxides,being carried out in an adiabatic or isothermal, fluidized or fixed bedreactor.

In some embodiments, ethylene is produced by thermal cracking or steamcracking of naphtha (e.g., oil). In some embodiments, ethylene isproduced by thermal cracking or steam cracking of ethane. In someembodiments, ethylene is produced by thermal cracking or steam crackingof propane. In some embodiments, ethylene is produced by the catalyticconversion of coal to syngas which is subsequently converted intoethylene either directly or indirectly via a methanol intermediate (alsoknown as coal to olefins or CTO). In other embodiments, ethylene isobtained from biologically sourced ethanol, known as bioethanol. In someembodiments, the bioethanol is obtained by the fermentation of sugars(including starch and cellulose) derived from renewable biomass sources.The biomass sources include sugarcane, rice, wheat, barley, potato,corn, vegetable oil, or mixtures thereof. In some embodiments, UHMWPE isentirely based on the bioethanol. In other embodiments, ethylene isobtained from methanotrophic bacteria which consume methane (fromlandfills, biomass, or farm animal emissions) and produce ethylene.

In still another aspect, sustainable UHMWPE fibers can be produced byrecycling UHMWPE fibers by re-dissolving them in the gel spinningsolution to produce new UHMWPE fibers. In other embodiments, sustainableUHMWPE fibers can be produced by recycling or combining excess UHMWPEpowders, UHMWPE resins, or UHMWPE particles.

In still another aspect, methods of producing colored UHMWPE fibers fromthe UHMWPE fibers described above are provided. The UHMWPE fiber to bedyed can be any color. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber to be dyedhas a white color.

In some embodiments, the colored UHMWPE fiber is produced using anon-additive coloring method. Non-additive means that the UHMWPE iscolored using a method that does not add to the bulk or the denier ofthe UHMWPE fiber.

In some embodiments, the colored UHMWPE is produced by contacting theUHMWPE fiber with a dyeing medium for a period of time.

In some embodiments, the dyeing medium comprises a supercritical liquidand a dye. In some embodiments, the supercritical liquid issupercritical carbon oxide, and the dyeing medium comprises at least 50%by weight of carbon oxide. In some embodiments, an amount of thesupercritical carbon oxide in the dyeing medium ranges from about 50% byweight to about 80% by weight, from about 60% by weight to about 70% byweight, or from about 50% by weight to about 60% by weight.

In some embodiments, the dye is selected such that the dye is soluble inthe supercritical liquid and has a good affinity to the UHMWPE fiber.Good affinity means that the dye, in the supercritical liquid dyeingmedium, is well able to penetrate into the UHMWPE fiber, resulting in ahigh color intensity and high resistance to rubbing and washing. The dyeused herein may have black, blue, grey, red, blue, brown, yellow, green,orange, or nude color.

In some embodiments, the dye is mixed with the supercritical liquid anddissolved therein before contact with the UHMWPE fiber to be dyed. Inother embodiments, the supercritical liquid and dye are placed intocontact with the UHMWPE fiber concurrently. In some embodiments, themixture of the dye and the supercritical liquid is stirred in order toobtain good homogeneous coloration.

Generally, the dyeing temperature is chosen to ensure good solubility ofthe dyes in the supercritical liquid and to avoid excessive shrinkageand strength loss of the UHMWPE fiber by the dyeing. In someembodiments, the dyeing temperature is from about 100° C. to about 130°C., from about 110° C. to about 130° C., or from about 120° C. to about130° C.

The dyeing pressure is chosen in dependence on the supercritical liquidused. For supercritical carbon dioxide, the pressure is at least about20 MPA (about 2,900 psi), or at least about 25 MPa (about 3,626 psi).The solubility of the dyes is higher at higher pressures. After dyeing,the pressure is reduced at a rate of at most 1.5 MPa per minute or atmost 1 MPa per minute. If the pressure is reduced discontinuously, thepressure is reduced in each step by not more than 1.5 MPa or not morethan 1 MPa, with the intervals between each step being long enough notto exceed the highest rate of pressure reduction. Too rapid pressurereduction may lead to damage to the UHMWPE fiber.

The dyeing time is chosen so that the color intensity is as high aspossible. In some embodiments, the dyeing of the UHMWPE fiber proceedswith the dye at the specified temperature and/or pressure for about 5minutes to about 250 minutes, for about 30 minutes to about 200 minutes,for about 60 minutes to about 200 minutes, or for about 90 minutes toabout 180 minutes. For example, in some embodiments, after contactingthe UHMWPE fiber with the supercritical liquid and the dye, the mixtureis exposed to about 3600 psi to about 3800 psi of pressure; and/or fromabout 110° C. to about 130° C.; or from about 90 to about 180 minutes.The pressure may be applied concurrent with, overlapping, or precedingthe application of the temperature.

In some embodiments, the dyeing medium further comprises a UV stabilizerfor improving the light-fastness of the dye and/or a crosslinkingreagent for improving the creep resistance and the oxystability of theUHMWPE fiber.

After the dyeing process, the dyed UHMWPE fiber may have a colorcontrast of about 90% or greater, about 92% or greater, about 95% orgreater. The color contrast is the color of the portion of the UHMWPEfiber that has been dyed on a scale between the color of the portion ofthe UHMWPE when fully dyed (i.e., 100% contrast) to the pre-dyeing colorof the portion of the UHMWPE (i.e., 0% contrast).

In some embodiments, before dyeing the surface of UHMWPE is treated toprovide a substantially uniform dye take up.

In some embodiments, after dyeing the UHMWPE fiber is redrawn to enhancethe color intensity. In some embodiments, the redrawn operation furtherenhances the tensile strength and modulus of the UHMWPE fiber.

In some embodiments, after dyeing the UHMWPE fiber is dried at atemperature ranging from about 50° C. to 100° C.

Knit

The present disclosure further provides knits containing UHMWPE fibersdescribed above and method of producing the same. The knit of thepresent disclosure has desirable characteristics durably for garments,including softness, hydrophobicity, surface lubricity, abrasionresistance, ripping resistance, improved drape, pilling resistance, andantimicrobial properties.

In one aspect, a knit is provided. The knit of the present disclosurehas excellent cut and abrasion resistance properties and provides acooling effect on the wearers. In some embodiments, the knit comprises aUHMWPE fiber and a companion fiber.

The UHMWPE fiber can be any of UHMWPE fibers described herein. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber includes multiple microfilaments, each ofthe microfilaments having a denier of 5 or less. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber is a colored fiber comprising a dye. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a variation of the color along thelength of said UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, a variation of thecolor along the length of the UHMWPE fiber is less than ±2.5%, less than±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, lessthan ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

The use of UHMWPE fiber provides benefits to knit such as coolingeffect, light weight, moisture wicking, and antimicrobial. Theantimicrobial and moisture wicking properties stem from the UHMWPE beinghydrophobic. The good tensile properties of the UHMWPE fiber also resistripping or otherwise wearing out or failing of the knit. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a variation of the denier along thelength of said UHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, a variation of thedenier along the length of said UHMWPE fiber is less than ±2.5%, lessthan ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%,less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a variation of the diameter alongthe length of said UHMWPE fiber is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, lessthan ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%,less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shape substantially resembling acircle. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectionalshape substantially resembling an oval. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfiber has a cross sectional shape substantially resembling a stadium. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a cross sectional shapesubstantially resembling an ellipse. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfiber has a cross sectional shape which remains substantially constantalong the length of the fiber.

The amount of the UHMWPE fiber in the knit may be in the range of fromabout 10% by weight to about 90% by weight based on the total amount offibers in the knit. In some embodiments, the amount of the UHMWPE fiberin the knit ranges from about 15% by weight to about 80% by weight, fromabout 20% by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 30% by weight byweight to about 70% by weight or from about 40% by weight to about 60%by weight. A higher UHMWPE fiber content means a more durable endproduct with greater antimicrobial properties.

In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber comprises sustainable UHMWPEderived from bioethanol as described above. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber is made from sustainable UHMWPE and petroleum-based UHMWPE.In some embodiments, the amount of the sustainable UHMWPE in the UHMWPEfiber may be in the range of from about 5% by weight to about 95% byweight, from about 10% by weight to about 90% by weight, from about 20%by weight to about 80% by weight, from about 30% by weight to about 70%by weight, or from about 40% by weight to about 60% by weight. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is substantially made from sustainableUHMWPE.

In some embodiments, the knit comprises a plurality of UHMWPE fibers.Each of the UHMWPE fibers includes multiple microfilaments, each of themicrofilaments having a denier of 5 or less. Each of the UHMWPE fibersmay comprise 50 or less microfilaments.

In some embodiments, at least one of the plurality of UHMWPE fiberscomprises sustainable UHMWPE.

In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas a denier ranging from about 10 to about 300. In some embodiments,the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about 50. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber has a denier ranging from about 150 toabout 300. In some embodiments, a variation of the denier among theplurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. Insome embodiments, a variation of the denier among the plurality ofUHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, lessthan ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, orless than ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments, at least oneUHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different denierfrom another UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers. In someother embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniersfrom each other.

In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas a tensile strength (i.e., tenacity) of at least 20 cN/dex, at least25 cN/dex, at least about 30 cN/dtex, at least about 35 cN/dtex, atleast about 40 cN/dtex, at least about 45 cN/dtex, at least about 50cN/dtex, or at least about 60 cN/dtex. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfiber has a tensile strength of about 26 cN/dex, about 28 cN/dex, about30 cN/dex, about 32 cN/dex, about 38 cN/dex, about 40 cN/dex, about 45cN/dex, or about 50 cN/dex. In some embodiments, a variation of thetensile strength among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the tensilestrength among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, lessthan ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%,less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas a modulus of about 1200 cN/dtex or greater, of about 1250 cN/dtex orgreater, about 1300 cN/dtex or greater, of about 1360 cN/dtex orgreater, about 1400 cN/dtex or greater, about 1500 cN/dtex or greater,about 1600 cN/dtex or greater. In some embodiments, a variation of themodulus among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% toless than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the modulus amongthe plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, lessthan ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%,less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas an elongation of no more than about 10%, no more than about 8%, nomore than about 5%, no more than about 4%, no more than about 3.5%, nomore than about 3%, or no more than about 2%. In some embodiments, avariation of the elongation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is fromless than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation ofthe elongation among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%,less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas a breaking force of about 10 N or greater, about 11 N or greater,about 12 N or greater, about 13 N or greater, about 14 N or greater,about 15 N or greater, about 16 N or greater, about 18N or greater, orabout 20 N or greater. In some embodiments, a variation of the breakingforce among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% toless than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of the breaking forceamong the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%,less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

In some embodiments, each UHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibershas a breaking work of at least about 120 N mm, at least about 130 N mm,at least about 140 N mm, at least about 150 N mm, at least about 160 Nmm, or at least about 170 N mm. In some embodiments, a variation of thebreaking work among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is from less than±2.5% to less than ±10%. In some embodiments, a variation of thebreaking work among the plurality of UHMWPE fibers is less than ±2.5%,less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

In some embodiments, the plurality of UHMWPE fibers are colored fibers.In some embodiments, at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality ofUHMWPE fibers has a different color from another UHMWPE fiber in theplurality of UHMWPE fibers. In some other embodiments, the plurality ofUHMWPE fibers has different colors from each other.

The companion fiber is selected to enhance a property of the knit, suchas, but not limited to, the comfort, durability,dyeability/printability, and/or stretchability of the knit. In someembodiments, the companion fiber comprises a single fiber. In some otherembodiments, the companion fiber comprises a plurality of fibers.

The companion fiber may be a synthetic fiber, a natural fiber, a stretchfiber, a non-stretch fiber, a high performance fiber, an elastomericfiber, a thermoplastic fiber, an abrasion resistant fiber, or a memoryfiber.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a synthetic fiber.Examples of organic synthetic fibers include those made of: polyolefinsuch as polyethylene, polypropylene, high molecular weightpolypropylene, polybutylene and the like; polyamide such as nylon;polyester such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate,poly(ethylene succinate), polymethyl methacrylate; 1,2-polybutadiene;acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer; polystyrene; and copolymersof these polymers.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a natural fiber.Examples of natural fibers include cotton, silk, wool and the like.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a stretch fiber.Examples of stretch fibers include those made of polyurethane,polyolefin such as low molecular weight polyethylene or polypropylene,and the like.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a non-stretch fiber.Examples of non-stretch fibers include those made of polyester, cotton,nylon, rayon, and wool.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a high performancefiber. Examples of high performance fibers include high molecular weighthigh molecular weight polypropylenes, aramids, high molecular weightpolyvinyl alcohols, high molecular weight polyacrylonitriles, and liquidcrystal polyesters.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises an elastomeric fiber.Examples of elastomeric fibers include spandex (also called elastane),lastol, polyurethane, and polyetherester.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a thermoplasticfiber. Examples of thermoplastic fibers include those made ofpolyamides, polyimides, polyurethanes, polyolefins, polystyrenes,aromatic polyesters, polycarbonates, polyketones, polyureas, polyvinylresins, polyacrylates, and polymethacrylates.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises an abrasion resistantfiber. Examples of abrasion resistant fibers include those made ofnylon, polyesters and polyamides.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises a memory fiber.Examples of memory fibers include those made of polynorbornenes,styrene-butadiene copolymers, polyurethanes, and transpolyisoprenes.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber is a composite fiber formed bycoating a first fiber with a second fiber. In some embodiments, thecomposite fiber is formed by coating a monofilament spandex fiber with amultifilament nylon fiber. In some embodiments, the first fiber and thesecond fiber are twisted.

The companion fiber may include any suitable number of microfilaments.In some embodiments, the companion fiber comprises 2 to 400microfilaments, 10 to 300 microfilaments, 10 to 200 microfilaments, 10to 150 microfilaments, 10 to 100 microfilaments, 10 to 50microfilaments, 5 to 50 microfilaments, or 20 to 200 microfilaments.

The companion fiber may be of any suitable denier. In some embodiments,the companion fiber has a denier ranging from about 2 to about 1000,from about 10 to about 1000, from about 20 to about 1000. In someembodiments, the companion fiber has a denier ranging from about 2 toabout 100, from about 5 to about 100, from about 10 to about 100, orfrom about 15 to about 100. In some embodiments, the companion fiber hasa denier of about 5, about 10, about 13, about 15, about 17, about 20,about 25, about 30, about 50, about 60, about 70, about 130, about 150,about 390, about 450, or about 900. In instances where the knitcomprises a plurality of companion fibers, the plurality of companionfibers may have the same or different deniers from each other.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber allows an elongation of greaterthan 100%. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has an elongation ofabout 130% or greater, about 200 or greater, about 300 or greater, orabout 400 or greater.

In some embodiments, the companion fiber is a colored fiber comprising adye. In some embodiments, the companion fiber has black, blue, grey,red, blue, brown, yellow, green, orange, or nude color. In someembodiments, the companion fiber is white color. In some embodiments,the companion fiber has a same color as the UHMWPE fiber. In some otherembodiments, the companion fibers have a different color form the UHMWPEfiber.

The knit has a high dimensional stability. In some embodiments, thedimension dimensional stability of the knit in each of a lengthdirection and a width direction is of about ±6%, about ±4%, about ±2%,about ±1%, or about ±0.5%.

The knit is substantially hydrophobic. In some embodiments, the knit hasa contact angle with water ranging from about 45 degrees to about 135degrees, when measured in air. In some embodiments, the contact angle ofthe knit with water is greater than about 45 degrees, greater than about50 degrees, greater than about 60 degrees, greater than about 80degrees, greater than about 90 degrees, greater than about 100 degrees,greater than about 110 degrees, greater than about 120 degrees, greaterthan about 125 degrees, or greater than about 130 degrees. In someembodiments, the contact angle of the knit with water is about 120degrees.

The knit is biologically inert, and thus does not stimulate undesiredgrowth nor is sensitive to any attack by micro-organisms. In someembodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction in the rangeof about 25% to about 100% comparing to the knit comprised of cotton. Insome embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobial reduction in therange of about 25% to about 75% comparing to the knit comprised ofcotton. In some embodiments, the knit provides an antimicrobialreduction in the range of about 25% to about 50% comparing to the knitcomprised of cotton. In some embodiments, the knit provides at least 50%of antimicrobial reduction when comprising to the knit comprised ofcotton.

The knit also has a good odor resistance and does not substantiallyabsorb smell or body odor.

The knit has an apparent denier of about 100 or less, about 80 or less,or about 60 or less. In some embodiments, the knit has an apparentdenier of about 45.

In some embodiments, the knit further comprises a coating layer. In someembodiments, the coating layer comprises a fiber having a denier of 30or greater. In some embodiments, the coating layer comprises a fiberhaving a denier of less than 30.

In another aspect, methods of producing the knits described above areprovided. The knit of the present disclosure is produced by knitting theUHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber using a knitting machine. Theappropriate gauge of the knitting machine is selected according to theend use of the knit, particularly when used in garments that includeshoes, pantyhose, leggings, bodysuits, sheer hosiery, pants, shorts, andjeans. The gauge number of the knitting machine can affect thestretchability and basis weight of the resulting knit. The knit may havea gauge ranging from 10 to 40. In some embodiments, the knit has a gaugeranging from 10 to 15 suitable for producing a knit for shoes, socks,pants or jeans. In some other embodiments, the knit has a gauge rangingfrom 28 to 32 suitable for producing a knit for pantyhose or sheerhosiery. In some embodiments, the knit may have a gauge of at least 32.

In some embodiments, a knitting machine of a single knit type is used.The cylinder size of the knitting machine is selected according to theend use of the knit. In some embodiments, the knitting machine has acylinder having a size from about 3 inches to about 7 inches suitablefor producing knit for making pantyhose. In some embodiments, theknitting machine has a cylinder having a size from about 5 inches toabout 14 inches suitable for producing a knit for pants or jeans. Insome embodiments, the knitting machine has a cylinder having a size fromabout 10 inches to about 14 inches suitable for producing a knit forhosiery. In some embodiments, the knitting machine has a cylinder havinga size from about 10 inches to about 22 inches suitable for producingleggings or bodysuits. In some embodiments, no cylinder is used. In someembodiments the pants or jeans comprise UHMWPE multifilament fibersthroughout the garment. In some embodiments the jeans or pants compriseUHMWPE multifilament fibers in areas where tearing or fraying can occursuch as the knees, cuff, or pockets. In some embodiments the jeans orpants comprise UHMWPE multifilament fibers in the pockets.

In knitting the fabric of the present disclosure, one can use aconventional knitting machine as a base. The knitting machine can haveany desired number of feeds, depending on the number needed to cover thenumber of fiber types being knitted and the speed at which the knittingwill occur. Typically knitting machines have 2, 4, or 8 feeds, with themost common being 4 or 8 feeds. In some embodiments, knitting machinescan be used with more than 8 feeds. In some embodiments, knittingmachines can be used with more than 16 feeds. In one embodiment of thepresent disclosure, the garment is made using a four feed hosieryknitting machine. In knitting the garments of the present disclosure,each feed can use fibers having deniers ranging from 10 to 50 denier.The total denier of the fibers making up the garment can be any desired,depending on the weight of garment to be produced and the level of sheerdesired. In some embodiments, all of the feeds are used. In someembodiments, only 1 feed is used. In some embodiments, only 2 feeds areused. In some embodiments, only 3 feeds are used. In some embodiments,the same UHMWPE fibers with the same properties and the same variationsin properties are used on all feeds. In some embodiments, the sameUHMWPE fibers with the same properties and different variations inproperties are used on all feeds. In some embodiments different UHMWPEfibers with different properties and different variations in propertiesare used on all feeds. In some embodiments different UHMWPE fibers withdifferent properties and the same variations in properties are used onall feeds.

In some embodiments, the knitting machine can be fitted with tensionersto maintain constant tension on each of the fiber feeds. In someembodiments, the tension is constant along the length of the individualfiber feed. In some embodiments, the tension is constant along thelength of each of the individual fiber feeds is constant. In someembodiments, the variation in the tension along the length of the UHMWPEfiber feed is less than ±2.5%, less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than±4%, less than ±5%, less than ±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or lessthan ±9%, or less than ±10%. In some embodiments, the variation in thetension between the different UHMWPE fiber feeds is less than ±2.5%,less than ±3%, less than ±3.5%, less than ±4%, less than ±5%, less than±6%, less than ±7%, less than ±8%, or less than ±9%, or less than ±10%.

In order to effectively achieve stretch in the final knit withoutcompromising the strength properties provided by the UHMWPE fiber, theknitting of the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber includes plating orserving of the UHMWPE fiber and companion fiber.

In some embodiments, to effectively achieve stretch in the final knitwithout compromising the strength properties provided by the UHMWPEfiber, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber are knitted to form aplated knit structure. In knitting the plated knit, a UHMWPE fiber isrequired on every course of the knit and a companion fiber can be onevery course or every other course. In some embodiments, the plated knitcomprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on atleast every other course and has an apparent denier not exceeding 30. Insome embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on eachcourse and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has anapparent denier not exceeding 40. In some embodiments, the plated knitcomprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on atleast every other course and has an apparent denier not exceeding 50. Insome embodiments, the plated knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber on eachcourse and the companion fiber on at least every other course and has anapparent denier not exceeding 60. In some embodiments, the plated knitcomprises the UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on atleast every other course and has an apparent denier of about 20, about25, about 30, about 35, about 40, about 45, about 55, about 55, or about65. After the knitting process, one side of the knit exposes the UHMWPEfiber more prominently (intended to go on the outside of the knit), andthe companion fiber is exposed on the other side (intended to go on theinside of the knit). This plated knit has the UHMWPE fiber and thecompanion fiber being knitted throughout the knit. FIG. 2 shows anexemplary plated knit 20 comprising black untwisted UHMWPE multifilamentfibers and spandex is used as the companion fiber. The UHMWPEmultifilament fibers are plated to the spandex, while still beingconnected in each stitch.

In some other embodiments, to effectively achieve stretch in the finalknit without compromising the strength properties provided by the UHMWPEfiber, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber are twisted to form acomposite fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companionfiber are twisted between 100 and 4500 twists per inch. A higher numberof twists per inch may be desired to ensure more stretch in the endproduct, and increased durability in the final knit as it results in alarger surface area of the companion fiber being reinforced with theUHMWPE fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companionfiber have a TPI of 100, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have aTPI of 500, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 1000,the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 1500, the UHMWPEfiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of 2000, the UHMWPE fiber andthe companion fiber have a TPI of 2500, the UHMWPE fiber and thecompanion fiber have a TPI of 3000, the UHMWPE fiber and the companionfiber have a TPI of 3500, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber havea TPI of 4000, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber have a TPI of4500. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and the companion fiber havea TPI between 2 and 100. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber and thecompanion fiber have a TPI of 3, a TPI of 5, a TPI of 10, a TPI of 15, aTPI of 20, a TPI of 25, a TPI of 30, a TPI of 40, or a TPI of 50.

In either plating or the use of a served composite fiber, higher deniercompanion fiber ensures a greater compression benefits to the end user.For compression applications the total compression should measure about15 mmHg or higher. The compression level can be adjusted by increasingthe denier of the specific companion fiber being used.

In some embodiments, the knit is produced using a UHMWPE fiber and anylon coated spandex fiber as the companion fiber. Both the UHMWPE fiberand the companion fiber may be textured or flat. In some embodiments,the nylon has a diner ranging from 1 to 20. In some embodiments, thenylon has a diner ranging from 5 to 20. In some embodiments, the nylonis a multifilament fiber including 5 to 16 microfilaments. In someembodiments, the nylon coated spandex fiber is formed by coating amonofilament spandex fiber having a denier of 17 with a nylon fibercontaining 5 to 20 microfilaments and having a denier ranging from 1 to20. In some embodiments, the knit has a course alternating between theUHMWPE fiber and the nylon coated spandex fiber, in which the spandexfiber is a monofilament fiber having a denier of 40 and the nylon fiberis a multifilament fiber containing 7 microfilaments and having a denierof 20. In some embodiments, the resulting knit has an apparent denierranging from 15 to 60. In some embodiments, the resulting knit has anapparent denier of about 40.

In some embodiments, the knit is produced using a UHMWPE fiber and anylon fiber. The nylon fiber is a multifilament fiber containing 40microfilaments and having a denier of 40.

Additionally, the entire knit may be dyed using the dyeing processdescribed above. In some embodiments, the dyeing of the knit isperformed by contacting the knit with a dyeing medium comprising asupercritical liquid and a dye. This allows achieving uniform color forall the components in the knit. In some other embodiments, the dying ofthe knit is performed using acid or disperse dye process

Articles of Clothing

The present disclosure further provides articles of clothing made fromthe knit described above. The articles of clothing include shoes, pants,jeans, socks, pantyhose, leggings, tights, bodysuits, sheer hosieries,and the like. In some embodiments, the article of clothing does notsubstantially exhibit any barre. In some embodiments, the article ofclothing exhibits barre less than 5%, less than 10%, less than 20%, orless than 30%. The reduction in barre is due to the fiber properties,knitting process conditions and variations in processing performed onthe UHMWPE fibers described above.

Due to the hydrophobic nature of the knit, the article of clothing issubstantially hydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than90 degrees when measured in air. The article of clothing can result inan antimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same article ofclothing comprised of cotton. The article of clothing can also reducethe naturally occurring body odors of a person wearing the article ofclothing.

In one aspect, a method of manufacturing a shoe using the knit describedabove is provided. In some embodiments, the method includes firstknitting a UHMWPE fiber and a memory fiber using a knitting machine toprovide a knit. In some embodiments, the memory fiber includespolynorbornene, a styrene-butadiene copolymer, polyurethane, andtranspolyisoprene. A knitwear having a sock shape is then formed fromthe knit. After placing the knitwear on a shoe mould, the knitwear andthe shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which the knitwear isheated to freeze the shape of the knitwear, thereby providing a shoeupper to be attached to a sole. In some embodiments, the knitwear isheated at a temperature ranging from about 40° C. to 240° C. In someembodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about40° C. to 140° C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at atemperature ranging from about 40° C. to 80° C. In some embodiments, theknitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about 80° C. to 100° C.In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature rangingfrom about 100° C. to 140° C. In some embodiments, the knitwear isheated at a temperature ranging from about 60° C. to 100° C. In someembodiments, the knitwear is heated at a temperature ranging from about60° C. to 80° C. In some embodiments, the knitwear is heated usingsteam. After removing the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to ashoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placedinto the oven, within which the shoe form is heated to cure theadhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature ofabout 100° C. to 200° C. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. to 150° C. In some embodiments, theadhesive is cured at a temperature of about 150° C. to 200° C. In someembodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature of about 110° C. to140° C. In some embodiments, the adhesive is cured at a temperature ofabout 100° C. to 120° C. FIG. 3 illustrates an exemplary shoe comprisingblack UHMWPE multifilament fibers of the present disclosure.

In another aspect, a method of manufacturing a sock using the knitdescribed above is provided. In some embodiments, the method includesknitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit andforming the sock from the knitted UHMWPE fiber and the stretch fiber. Insome embodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecularweight polyethylene, or polypropylene, spandex, nylon, or combinationsthereof. The stretch fiber may be textured or flat. The UHMWPE fiber isknitted into the sock, thereby providing a softness and suppleness tothe sock. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is textured. In someembodiments, the UHMWPE fiber is flat. In some embodiments, the UHMWPEfibers are used throughout the entire sock. In some embodiments, theUHMWPE fiber may have a denier of 150 and contain 15 microfilaments. Insome embodiments, the UHMWPE fibers are employed only in the heel andtoe areas to improve the cut and/or abrasion resistance in these areas.FIG. 4 illustrates an exemplary sock 40 comprising UHMWPE multifilamentfibers of the present disclosure. In sock 40, the knitting processand/or fiber used can differentiate between the leg portion 42 and thetoe and heel portions 44, thereby providing desirable cut and/orabrasion resistance to different portions of the sock 40. In someembodiments, the sock is a reversible sock 50 as shown in FIG. 5, whichis colored on one side 50 a and is black on the reversed side 50 b. Thecolored side 50 a can be any colors such as, for example, pearl pink,royal blue, mustard, sand, or purple. In some embodiments, thereversible sock 50 is formed using a UHMWPE fiber and a colored nylonfiber as the companion fiber. In some embodiments, the nylon fiber is amultifilament fiber containing 150 microfilaments and having a denier of48. In some embodiments, the nylon fiber is formed by twisted two fiberstogether; each fiber may contain 70 microfilaments and have a denier of68.

Imbuing the fibers of the footwear themselves with the desirableproperties of hydrophobicity is one way to add hydrophobicity whilemaintaining breathability of said footwear. Utilizing UHMWPE fibers ofthe appropriate denier to allow breathability, in combination with otherfibers such as thermoplastics to hold the form of the footwear is oneway to incorporate the UHMWPE fibers into footwear while maintaining theproperties of both fiber types.

In still another aspect, a method of manufacturing a pantyhose using theknit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the methodincludes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit,forming a plurality of tubular members from the knit, and joining theplurality of tubular members to form the pantyhose. In some embodiments,the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecular weightpolyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, spandex, nylon, or combinationthereof. In some embodiments, the pantyhose is manufactured by aknitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size fromabout 3 inches to about 7 inches. FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary pairof sheer pantyhose comprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers of thepresent disclosure. In some embodiments, the sheer pantyhose may beformed by using a UHMWPE multifilament fiber and a nylon coated spandexas the companion fiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE multifilamentfiber may have a denier ranging from 10 to 30. In some embodiments, thenylon coated spandex companion fiber may include a spandex fiber havinga denier ranging from 17 to 120 and a nylon fiber containing 10 to 50microfilaments and having a denier from 10 to 60. In sheer pantyhose,the knitting process and/or the fibers used can differentiate betweenthe leg portion, the foot portion, and the panty portion, therebyproviding desirable cut and/or abrasion resistance to different portionsof the pantyhose.

In still another aspect, a method of manufacturing a hosiery using theknit described above is provided. In some embodiments, the methodincludes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide a knit,forming a plurality of knitted members from the knit, and stitching theplurality of knitted members to form the sheer hosiery. In someembodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecularweight polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, spandex, nylon, orcombination thereof. In some embodiments, the hosiery is manufactured bya knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size fromabout 10 inches to about 14 inches. The hosiery of the presentdisclosure shows reduced barre. FIG. 7A is a photograph of a portion ofan exemplary black hosiery comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibersdisplaying barre. FIG. 76B is a photograph of a portion of a blackhosiery comprising UHMWPE multifilament fibers which does not displaybarre.

In still another aspect, a method of manufacturing a pair of shortsusing the knit described above is provided. In some embodiments, themethod includes knitting a UHMWPE fiber and a stretch fiber to provide aknit, forming a plurality of tubular members from the knit, and joiningthe plurality of tubular members to form the shorts. In someembodiments, the stretch fiber includes polyurethane, low molecularweight polyethylene, polyester, polypropylene, spandex, nylon, orcombination thereof. In some embodiments, the shorts are manufactured bya knitting machine having a cylinder, the cylinder having a size fromabout 3 inches to about 7 inches. FIG. 8 illustrates an exemplary shortscomprising black UHMWPE multifilament fibers of the present disclosure.In some embodiments, the shorts may be formed by knitting a UHMWPE fiberwith fibers including nylon, polyethylene, spandex, and polyester as thecompanion fiber. In some embodiments, the shorts may be formed by usinga UHMWPE multifilament fiber and a nylon coated spandex as the companionfiber. In some embodiments, the UHMWPE multifilament fiber may have adenier ranging from 10 to 30. In some embodiments, the nylon coatedspandex companion fiber may include a spandex fiber having a denierranging from 17 to 120 and a nylon fiber containing 10 to 50microfilaments and having a denier from 10 to 60. In shorts, theknitting process can differentiate between the leg portion and the pantyportion, thereby providing desirable cut and/or abrasion resistance todifferent portions of the sheer shorts. Due to the hydrophobic nature ofthe knit, the pants tends to be relatively dry under sweatingconditions.

Examples

Suitable examples of high performance fibers used in the presentdisclosure include but are not limited to:

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of2.5 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of2.5 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of2.5 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of2.5 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of2.5 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

50 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 25 microfilaments of 2denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 2denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

40 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 40 microfilaments of 1denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

30 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 15 microfilaments of 2denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 20 microfilaments of 1denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

20 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of 2denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

15 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 10 microfilaments of1.5 denier each with a nude color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

150 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 75 microfilaments of 2denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40 cN/dtexand modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of2 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of3 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of3 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of3 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of3 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

300 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 100 microfilaments of3 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of2 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of2 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of2 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of2 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 225 microfilaments of2 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of3 denier each with a white color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of3 denier each with a black color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of3 denier each with a blue color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of3 denier each with a grey color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

450 Denier UHMWPE multifilament fibers comprising 150 microfilaments of3 denier each with a brown color and a tenacity of greater than 40cN/dtex and modulus greater than 1360 cN/dtex.

Suitable examples of knitting high performance fibers into garments inthe present disclosure include but are not limited to:

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised of microfilaments isuntwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is thenknit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feedsare utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 20 denier comprised ofmicrofilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inchcylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different typesof UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong,stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantiallywithout barre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 15 denier comprised of microfilaments isuntwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is thenknit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feedsare utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised ofmicrofilaments can be untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandexat 60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inchcylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different typesof UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong,stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantiallywithout barre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised of microfilaments isuntwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is thenknit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feedsare utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 30 denier comprised ofmicrofilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inchcylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different typesof UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong,stretchy, sheer knit (visible denier not exceeding 30) substantiallywithout barre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 32 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized all with the same type and color of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 15 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 30 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 40 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 3 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments istwisted to 18 TPI and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI andis then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Fourfeeds are utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised of microfilaments isuntwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at 60 TPI and is thenknit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inch cylinder. Four feedsare utilized with the same type or different types of UHMWPEmultifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong, stretchy,non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantially withoutbarre.

A white UHMWPE multifilament fiber of 40 denier comprised ofmicrofilaments is untwisted and served with 40 denier clear spandex at60 TPI and is then knit on a 28 gauge knitting machine with a 4 inchcylinder. Four feeds are utilized with the same type or different typesof UHMWPE multifilament fiber. The resulting knit is a very strong,stretchy, non-sheer knit (visible denier exceeding 30) substantiallywithout barre.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formcan be heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit. After placing the knit on a shoe mould to make a knitwear having ashoe shape, the knitwear and the shoe mould are placed into an oven,within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of theknitwear, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. Theknitwear is heated at a temperature of about 100° C. in air. Afterremoving the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole usingan adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven,within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesiveis cured at a temperature of about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoepossesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, andcooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprisingmicrofilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit. After placing the knit on a shoe mould to make a knitwear having ashoe shape, the knitwear and the shoe mould are placed into an oven,within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of theknitwear, thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. Theknitwear is heated at a temperature of about 40° C. in steam. Afterremoving the shoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole usingan adhesive to form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven,within which the shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesiveis cured at a temperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoepossesses the cut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, andcooling properties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprisingmicrofilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 450 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier colored UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprisingmicrofilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knittingmachine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit ona shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven,within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit,thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear isheated at a temperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing theshoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesiveto form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within whichthe shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 300 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe can have thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier colored UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprisingmicrofilaments and a memory fiber are knit together using a knittingmachine to provide a knit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit ona shoe mould, the knit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven,within which the knitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit,thereby providing a shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear isheated at a temperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing theshoe mould, the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesiveto form a shoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within whichthe shoe form is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 200 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in air. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in air. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 40° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 100° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 60° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 80° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 80° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould, theshoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form a shoeform. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoe formis heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at a temperatureof about 60° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses the cut/tearresistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and cooling properties of theUHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

A 150 denier UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments and amemory fiber are knit together using a knitting machine to provide aknit having a shoe shape. After placing the knit on a shoe mould, theknit and the shoe mould are placed into an oven, within which theknitwear is heated to stabilize the shape of the knit, thereby providinga shoe upper to be attached to a sole. The knitwear is heated at atemperature of about 100° C. in steam. After removing the shoe mould,the shoe upper is attached to a shoe sole using an adhesive to form ashoe form. The shoe form is placed into the oven, within which the shoeform is heated to cure the adhesive. The adhesive is cured at atemperature of about 120° C. in steam. The resulting shoe possesses thecut/tear resistant, odor resistant, anti-microbial, and coolingproperties of the UHMWPE multifilament fiber comprising microfilaments.

The foregoing outlines features of several embodiments so that thoseskilled in the art may better understand the aspects of the presentdisclosure. Those skilled in the art should appreciate that they mayreadily use the present disclosure as a basis for designing or modifyingother processes and structures for carrying out the same purposes and/orachieving the same advantages of the embodiments introduced herein.Those skilled in the art should also realize that such equivalentconstructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the presentdisclosure, and that they may make various changes, substitutions, andalterations herein without departing from the spirit and scope of thepresent disclosure.

1. A knit comprising: an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene(UHMWPE) fiber comprising multiple microfilaments, each of themicrofilaments having a denier of 5 or less, wherein the UHMWPE fiber istwisted at a twists per inch (TPI) between 2 and 4, has a tensilestrength ranging from 25 cN/dtex to 38 cN/dtex and a modulus rangingfrom 1,000 cN/dtex to 1,500 cN/dtex; and a companion fiber selected fromspandex, polypropylene, polyester, nylon and nylon coated spandex havinga denier ranging from 5 to
 100. 2-5. (canceled)
 6. The knit of claim 1,wherein the knit comprises the UHMWPE fiber in an amount ranging fromabout 20% by weight to about 80% by weight based on a total weight ofthe knit. 7-10. (canceled)
 11. The knit of claim 6, wherein the UHMWPEfiber comprises a sustainable UHMWPE in a range from about 5% by weightto about 95% by weight based on a total weight of the UHMWPE fiber. 12.The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit has a gauge of at least
 32. 13.(canceled)
 14. The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit has a gauge rangingfrom about 28 to about
 32. 15. The knit of claim 1, wherein the UHMWPEfiber has a denier ranging from about 10 to about
 300. 16-18. (canceled)19. The knit of claim 1, wherein the UHMWPE fiber further comprises adye. 20-26. (canceled)
 27. The knit of claim 1, wherein a number of themicrofilaments in the UHMWPE fiber is from 5 to
 300. 28-32. (canceled)33. The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit is a plated knit comprisingthe UHMWPE fiber on each course and the companion fiber on at leastevery other course and having an apparent denier not exceeding
 60. 34.The knit of claim 33, wherein the knit comprises the companion fiber onevery course.
 35. The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit has adimensional stability in each of a length direction and a widthdirection of ±6%.
 36. The knit of claim 1, wherein the UHMWPE fibercomprises a plurality of UHMWPE fibers.
 37. The knit of claim 36,wherein a variation in one or more of denier, tensile strength, modulus,elongation, fiber breaking force and fiber breaking among the pluralityof UHMWPE fibers is from less than ±2.5% to less than ±10%. 38-42.(canceled)
 43. The knit of claim 36, wherein at least one UHMWPE fiberin the plurality of UHMWPE fibers has a different color from anotherUHMWPE fiber in the plurality of UHMWPE fibers.
 44. (canceled)
 45. Theknit of claim 36, wherein at least one UHMWPE fiber in the plurality ofUHMWPE fibers has a different denier from another UHMWPE fiber in theplurality of UHMWPE fibers.
 46. The knit of claim 36, wherein theplurality of UHMWPE fibers has different deniers from each other. 47.(canceled)
 48. The knit of claim 36, wherein the companion fibercomprises a plurality of companion fibers.
 49. The knit of claim 48,wherein the plurality of companion fibers has different deniers fromeach other.
 50. The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit is substantiallyhydrophobic with a contact angle with water greater than 90 degrees whenmeasured in air.
 51. The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit provides anantimicrobial reduction of at least 50% below the same knit comprised ofcotton.
 52. The knit of claim 1, wherein the knit is odor resistant. 53.The knit of claim 1, further comprising a coating layer, wherein thecoating layer comprises a fiber having a denier of 30 or greater.
 54. Anarticle of clothing comprising the knit of claim
 1. 55. The article ofclothing of claim 54, wherein the article of clothing is in the form ofa pantyhose, a sheer hosiery, a shoe, a sock, a pant, or a jeans. 56-58.(canceled)
 59. The article of clothing of claim 54, the article ofclothing does substantially not exhibit any barre. 60-119. (canceled)120. A method of producing a colored ultra-high molecular weightpolyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber, comprising: forming a solution comprisingUHMWPE particles and a first solvent selected from the group consistingof decalin, BTX (benzene toluene and xylene), mixed xylenes, p-xylene,toluene, tetralin, trichlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, mixed C9-C12alkanes, paraffin oil, paraffinic wax, mineral oil, and kerosene;extruding the solution to form a gel precursor fiber; contacting the gelprecursor fiber with a second solvent to extract the first solvent toprovide a UHMWPE fiber, the second solvent comprises a supercriticalliquid; and contacting the UHMWPE fiber with a dyeing medium comprisinga supercritical liquid and a dye. 121-137. (canceled)
 138. A method ofmanufacturing a knit of claim 1, comprising: knitting an ultra-highmolecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and a companion fiber, theUHMWPE fiber comprising multiple microfilaments, each of themicrofilaments having a denier of 5 or less.
 139. (canceled)
 140. Themethod of claim 138, further comprising dyeing the knit, wherein dyeingthe knit comprises: contacting the knit with a dyeing medium comprisinga supercritical liquid and a dye to produce a pre-dyed knit; andcontacting the pre-dyed knit with an extraction medium comprising asupercritical liquid.
 141. The method of claim 140, wherein thesupercritical liquid in each of the dyeing medium and the extractionmedium comprises supercritical carbon dioxide. 142-143. (canceled) 144.The method of claim 138, wherein the UHMWPE fiber is twisted by airtacking. 145-166. (canceled)